Dominican Republic
Former DICAN Director Granted Parole After Serving 10 Years in Prison
Santo Domingo.— Carlos Vinicio Fernández Valerio, former director of the Central Anti-Narcotics Directorate (DICAN), was granted parole after serving 10 years of a 20-year prison sentence related to the removal...
New York
Mamdani Confirms Attendance at Ceremony Marking 25 Years Since 9/11
NEW YORK, NY.- Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed that he will attend the ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, despite criticism from political figures and a petition calling for him...
Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes in Miami, Killing Five People
United States Sanctions 27 Iranian Airlines and Other Entities
Trump Promises $5,000 Payments if Republicans Keep Control of Congress
Young woman from the diaspora asks Public Health to finish polyclinic stalled for almost 11 years in Puerto Plata
Brian DePeña before federal justice: intent, certifications, and the use of funds will be at the center of the case
World
Investigations
In-depth reporting on topics that impact our communities.
Each investigation brings together multiple stories, documents, and analysis.
Editorials
Universities Must Protect Debate Without Encouraging Extremism
Universities have historically served as spaces where difficult ideas can be debated openly and critically. In recent years, however, many academic institutions have struggled to balance freedom of…
Policy
Barahona Reaches 190% of Its Dominicans First Signature-Collection Goal
Barahona.- Barahona province reached 190% of the goal established in the national signature-collection process promoted by the Dominicans First movement, according to data released by the organization. The initiative’s progress...
Business
Dollar Falls to RD$58.86 as WTI Oil Opens Higher
Santo Domingo, DR.- The dollar in the Dominican Republic registered another 10-cent decrease on Wednesday, September 9, reaching RD$58.86 for selling, according to the rate set by the Central Bank. The rate established for buying the U.S. currency was RD$58.63, while the selling rate reached RD$58.86. The movement represents another decline in the dollar’s selling…
How to Calculate the Electricity Consumption Shown on a Household Bill
Santo Domingo, DR.- Understanding household electricity consumption requires identifying a key figure on the electric bill: the number of kilowatt-hours used during the billing period. This figure makes it possible...
Dollar Quoted at Up to RD$59.70 Monday at Financial Institutions
Santo Domingo, DR.- The dollar in the Dominican Republic registered another 10-cent decrease on Wednesday, September 9, reaching RD$58.86 for…
FDA Expands Recall of Berry Blend Sold at Walmart
Santo Domingo, DR.- The dollar in the Dominican Republic registered another 10-cent decrease on Wednesday, September 9, reaching RD$58.86 for…
Sports
Jed York’s Arrest Leaves the NFL Facing an Uncomfortable Test of Authority
President Abinader Emotionally Closes the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games
They came from 37 countries. Not to seek a medal: they made the Games possible.
Santo Domingo 2026 Ends with a Night That United an Entire Region
Toronto Pays Tribute to the Dominican Diaspora with the Inauguration of the Santo Domingo Baseball Diamond
De-Mani Roberts Runs Toward a Dream and a Spot in the Youth Athlete of the Year Top 5
Then came an even harder battle.
RedacciónReports
El Faro Latino congratulates the Dominican people on the 163rd anniversary of the Restoration of the Republic
U.S., Israel and Iran edge toward wider regional conflict as fragile ceasefire struggles to hold
